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2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Brand new car prep
Subject: 2016 Subaru WRX - about 700 miles on it
Paint Type: Most Subaru's have extremely soft clearcoats, but this one was actually not that bad at all.
Process:
Sonax Wheel Cleaner PLUS
Speed Master Wheel Brush
8 inch Montana Original Boar’s Hair Wheel Brush
Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Nanoskin Wash Mitt (Fine Grade)
2 Bucket Wash System with Grit Guards
Supreme Guzzler Waffle Weave By Cobra, 20 x 40 inches
“Prototype” polish
Flex XC3401 Orbital Polisher
Lake Country 6.5 inch Hybrid Black Finishing Pads
BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Prep
Gold Plush Jr. Microfiber Towel, 16 x 16 inches
BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Lake Country Coating Applicators
Paint Condition: water spots, bird droppings, tree sap, dirt/dust, etc.. BUT NO swirls/scratches
WHEELS:
WHEELS BEFORE:
WHEELS AFTER:
WASH AND DECONTAMINATION:
What unprotected paint looks like
Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying Towel
POLISHING: The prototype polish Nick had me using was incredible. It cleaned up really nice, amazing working time, and the wipe off was the easiest I've ever had. This was a fine cut polish by the way. My favorite light polish as of right now, keep an eye out in the near future
Ready for Paint Coating:
Tip: put coating on the outer edges of the Lake Country Coating Applicator, this way the edges do not roll under while applying
Here's a video showing how easily the coating buffs off:
BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating wipe off - YouTube
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
How was the application process did you feel it was hard in terms of not having any high spots? Haven't tried a coating on any vehicles yet and was reading this Blackfire coating was a pretty user friendly product to introduce the world of coatings. I'd really like to give it a shot has winter is coming
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Originally Posted by aburgeson
How was the application process did you feel it was hard in terms of not having any high spots? Haven't tried a coating on any vehicles yet and was reading this Blackfire coating was a pretty user friendly product to introduce the world of coatings. I'd really like to give it a shot has winter is coming
It was extremely easy to apply and remove. I shot this quick video showing how easily it wipes off. The coating had been setting up for several minutes before I wiped it off
BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating wipe off - YouTube
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
I have used the coating a couple of times and liked it. What is the shelf life of a opened bottle? I tried to use it again this sunday, after sitting a couple months in my bedroom closet, and it was not acting right.
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Nice work Andre! Did you purchase a new ride?
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Awesome results; I want one of these cars so bad...oh welp!
2011 Toyota Camry SE - Magnetic Gray Metallic
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Whats the average longevity of this coating?
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Originally Posted by eaglefan
I have used the coating a couple of times and liked it. What is the shelf life of a opened bottle? I tried to use it again this sunday, after sitting a couple months in my bedroom closet, and it was not acting right.
BLACKFIRE will harden when exposed to air. Just make sure the bottle is closed completely and keep it in room temperatures. If it's still in liquid form, you should be fine. Work it in small sections and adjust your wipe off depending on how quick the coating is flashing.
Originally Posted by Smokinss
Nice work Andre! Did you purchase a new ride?
Ha! I wish that Subie was mine. That car belongs to one of my friends. I plan on owning a Subie myself one of these days as well. Gotta love that turbo AWD feeling
Originally Posted by Every_detail
Whats the average longevity of this coating?
Lasts up to 2 years - I personally think it will last longer than that
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Re: 2016 Subaru WRX vs BLACKFIRE Crystal Coat Paint Coating
Nice job! It looks incredible in the after shots. Looking forward to hearing about this prototype polish.
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